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housing options and services that meet their needs. People must be able to live safe, independent and active lives in the setting most appropriate to them, and their home or the location may need to change ... existing homes need improvement. The Welsh Housing Quality Standard (WHQS) has led to improvements in social housing, and we believe the commitment to achieving the WHQS should also be extended to the private
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Officer for Gwent has taken over the role of Volunteer Co-ordinator for Swansea, Neath Port Talbot. Active recruitment has taken place to complete the HOPE project team and we’re now delighted to report that ... care homes, have seen their human rights breached and some of their access to advocacy, health and social care suspended during the pandemic, finds a survey of 72 professional advocates based in Wales
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accounts, including the information available to them. About Age UK Age UK is a charity and a social enterprise driven by the needs and aspirations of people in late life. Our vision is a world in ... navigation Inflexible interpretation of identification requirements Numerous difficulties activating dormant accounts, including inflexible deadlines Needing help understanding letters from the
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Government refreshed its position on primary care3, envisaging a more ‘social’ model of health that promotes physical, mental and social wellbeing, not just the absence of ill health. The plan also called ... of malnourishment on admission to, and at regular intervals during, a stay in hospital. Health and social care providers (including community care staff) should be trained to recognise malnutrition, identify
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services, whose mental health has suffered through the pandemic, and in the very stark issues of social isolation, lack of contact with family and friends, concerns about re-entering society and the pressure ... operating are under extreme pressure due to the increase in cases coming through. Concerns about social isolation are also increasing and alongside this are the concerns about the lack of contact some
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the products and services they need at a price they can afford • h ave access to the healthcare and social care they need • h ave the opportunity to live healthier, longer lives and to enjoy a sense of wellbeing ... them to lead fulfilling lives • h ave opportunities to participate and contribute as volunteers, active citizens, good neighbours, family members and workers • e njoy the benefits of longer life, wherever
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covers what should happen where your complaint covers both NHS and social care services (provided or arranged by your local authority social services department). Although this factsheet primarily covers ... standalone body that represents the voices and opinions of people in Wales in regard to health and social care services. As part of this remit, it can provide independent help and advice if people are experiencing
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difficulties, and contact details are available on individual Health Board Audiology Service websites and social media. However, during the COVID-19 period unless specifically requested, they shouldn’t visit their
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throw at them. The guides cover many topic areas such as: • Health and Wellbeing • Bereavement • Social Care • Income and Benefits • Housing • Legal and Consumer • and more How to order • Call Age Cymru
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different household, as well as you. • Help the individual construct a one-page summary for any Health/Social care worker needing to visit/have telephone contact, to assist in the future. • Create a plan for
